A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country.
The Traffic Anchor / Reporter serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Duties & Responsibilities Include :
- Anchor 430 AM newscast Monday-Friday, other fill-in anchor as required
- Provide traffic updates from 430-9A Monday-Friday
- Produce content for WDTN+, a 24-hour streaming service
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor’s degree in Communication / Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience requiredSolid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciationStrong reporting skillsUnderstand importance of social mediaExcellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skillsPromote teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnelOperate newsroom computer systemsJob Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / EditingIndustries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution#J-18808-Ljbffr